i had sent you an email asking about this but I'm glad to find it here in explicit detail on your blog. I'm going to start getting to work moving through this process myself. I may consider doing a series called “Testing Out the LifeDesign project” and test out everything you've done from the get go. Lots to think about. Thanks for breaking this down so well.

http://www.mindmeister.com/28499563/digital-act...

In that mind map, under “possible”. I created a workflow for each item that I could see myself giving to any 18 year old and them being able to finish the task to completion. I don't have all my workflows complete….that's actually another freedom business idea heh…but I'm working on them. The key is in the process designed documentation or “workflows”

Real world examples, I outsource research, I collect questions throughout the day and fire them off with a template on how I want them answered, I've used it for keyword research (not decisions on what to do, but gathering data), finding leads as you see in this article…as new projects come up, I make sure to record MY actual workflow so I can later break it down into obvious steps when that task comes up again for repeating. Something like installing a wordpress blog, or finding the cheapest prices on the new heart rate running monitor are perfect. Have a template of requirements in the e-mail, plug in the words and fire away.

Great idea on outsourcing sales here. I'm currently working on finding a VA and trying to come up with a list of things that I can outsource. So this is obviously going high up on the list! I wanted to ask though, what other tasks do you find useful to outsource? I've tried plotting out my day to identify what is rudimentary and routine, but I don't come up with much, having eliminated a bunch of it. But I'm sure I'm just missing something, so it would be great if you could just comment on some things that you have successfully outsourced, other than what you already listed above.

I am looking to do this for much cheaper but I need a method, its not as simple as reading a script.

Outsourcing is a subject matter that will only get more and more popular, I believe. As someone involved in the industry, its always interesting to see how other people put these things together.

Great stuff, Rob.

Cheers!

@Sean
Glad you picked up Source Control, what a great resource for creating a platform, when mixed with Sam Carpenters “Work the System” I felt business unstoppable, check it out. Oh and awesome last post.

@Derek
I agree, documentation is valuable. I didn’t realize that until I started this project. I had a few lurking documents for keeping passwords in order, but nothing like what I have now. I’m pragmatic to a fault, as if this blog isn’t evidence of that, but I didn’t realize how valuable writing out your goals and your path to those goals are. If I could pass on anything, it would be to do that right now.

“Stop starting from square one each time you haven an epiphany, have good documentation and passion…actually looking forward to working on more documentation.”

I think documentation (in any aspect of life) is a major determining factor of success. Based on this post and some of the others I’ve read here, you’ve got that shit locked down.

Thanks for this.

I like how you broke it down and laid real examples of how you are handling directions and tasks. Thanks for this man and keep the conversations coming!